Chargers officially sign K Nick Rose; waive RB Troymaine Pope

The word got out yesterday that the Chargers would carry two kickers on the roster. We went over why against the Patriots that the move makes plenty of sense. New England’s biggest and most consistent threat to score is a short field. You don’t want to give that to them. In doing so, ensure you can make the Patriots drive 80 yards after each score.

Rose has appeared in 10 games over his career for the Bolts and Washington Redskins, converting 11 of 14 field goal attempts (78.6 percent) with a long of 55. In addition, 32 of his 47 career kickoffs have been for touchbacks, including eight-of-nine last year for the Chargers (88.9 percent).

Just kick it out of the dang end zone, Nick. That is why you are here. One job. Too much has been made about the final roster spot. This was the correct move.

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